Yahsat reveals complete satellite coverage of Africa at SATCOM 2008

Yahsat will showcase its satellite capabilities and coverage areas for potential business partners seeking the complete range of satellite services.

Incorporated in January 2007, Yahsat will develop, procure, own and operate hybrid satellite systems based on market requirements and future applications. Yahsat will provide innovative solutions for Government and commercial communications in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and South-West Asia.

"Yahsat was developed out of the realisation that there is a growing need for satellite services to both the Middle East and Africa. Our company will offer full coverage to Africa using C band with possibility of connectivity to Europe and Middle East. With greater connectivity comes economic prosperity and Yahsat is looking to drive this through the provision of cost effective services to Africa," said Jassem Mohamed Al Zaabi, CEO of Yahsat.

"Combining deep regional understanding with our partnership approach, Yahsat will offer great operational flexibility and custom-designed satellite services to a wide range of customers in Africa."

Yahsat satellite coverage over Africa will be ideal for telecom operators, business enterprises and government agencies.

Yahsat earlier signed an agreement with Arianespace to launch the Yahsat 1A satellite in the second half of 2010. The satellite is currently being manufactured by the consortium of EADS Astrium and Thales Alenia Space. Another agreement was also signed with International Launch Services (ILS) to launch the Yahsat 1B satellite in first half of 2011.

Yahsat will exhibit from April 8-9 at stand 27 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg.